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Volunteers reenacting as American troops in the War of 1812 fire a cannon at the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve in New Orleans, Jan. 8, 2015. The firing of the cannon marked the beginning of a series of living history events that commemorated the bicentennial of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans.

Members of the Marine Corps Historical Company and Single Marine Program Marines prepare to fire their Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle Muskets during the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher commemoration at Kure Beach, N.C., Jan. 17, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, MCI-East Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., May 10, 2013. An Evening Parade is held every Friday during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tia Dufour/Released)

Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion present the colors at the 15th Annual Morongo Basin Veterans Day Tribute at the community center in Yucca Valley, Calif., Nov. 11, 2014. The 3rd LAR provided the color guard for the event and Combat Logistics Battalion 7 provided military vehicles for static displays.

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. David Wilson, bandmaster, Parris Island Marine Band, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, leads the Parris Island Marine Band during the Celebrate Columbus 2012 Parade in Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 7. The parade was led by the Parris Island Marine Band and followed by over 80 groups that participated in the event.

Marine Week

Marine Week

Marine Week is a celebration of Community, Country and Corps – providing the American public the unique experience to directly connect with hundreds of Marines. The public has the opportunity to climb aboard state-of-the-art aircraft and ground equipment, check out the latest military technology and combat weaponry, witness hand-to-hand martial arts demonstrations and engage in clinics with Marine Corps sports teams, all while taking in the sights and sounds of the Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Corps Band.

Operation Shufly

SHUFLY Veterans Remembered 50 Years Later

Headquarters Marine Corps, Division of Public Affairs, is currently organizing a series of commemorative events in honor of the 50th anniversary of SHUFLY, the first U.S. Marine Corps Task Unit to provide air support during the Vietnam War beginning in 1962. Read more...

2015 Harrier Osprey Demonstrations Announced

The AV-8B Harrier and the MV-22 Osprey flight demonstration is one of the most sought-after aerial demonstrations offered by the U.S. military. Demonstrations are performed by the same aircraft and Marines who train and deploy in support of real-world contingencies. For this reason, Headquarters Marine Corps selects a handful of events to receive the coveted demonstration during the annual AV-8B Harrier and MV-22 Osprey Flight Demonstration Board. For more information and list of 2015 events, please visit:Marine Corps Aerial Support